Chapter 1- Modern State of Health & Fitness Flashcards
Acute Disease
Any suddenly occurring medical condition that can be treated and healed in a short period of time
Chronic Disease
A medical condition that persists without quickly going away or being cured altogether
Body weight that is greater than what is considered normal or healthy for a certain height, specially due to excess body fat
Overweight/obesity
Cardiovascular Disease
Describes numerous problems of the heart and blood vessels
One of the primary risk factors for heart disease and stroke
Hypertension
The global leading causes of death
Heart disease and stroke
A waxy substance found in the blood that is made up of protein and fatty acids
Cholesterol
A disease in which blood glucose levels are too high
Diabetes
Where does glucose come from?
The foods we eat
Insulin
A hormone that helps glucose get into cells to provide the energy for work
What organ produces the hormone insulin?
The pancreas
Cancer
An abnormal growth of cells that can result from a wide range of genetic and environmental factors
An umbrella term for lung diseases
COPD
COPD characteristics
increased breathlessness, airflow limitation, accelerated decline of lung function
The most common issues at the foot and ankle
Sprains & Plantar fasciitis
Ankle Sprain
When a person rolls, twists or turns an ankle- stretches or tears ligaments
Plantar Fasciitis
Causes pain in the plantar fascia tissue located on the underside of the foot. Inflammation of fibrous tissue
What is the LPHC made up of?
Lumbar spine (low back area), pelvis, abdomen and hip musculoskeletal structures.
What does the LPHC stand for?
Lumbo-pelvic-hip complex
What is the LPHC most commonly referred to as?
The core
Why is the LPHC so important?
It connects the upper and lower halves of the body
Shoulder dysfunction
common in greater population, especially in those who frequently lift objects overhead
